Tele-Law Programme Context: The Tele-Law 2.0 initiative was launched marking the evolution of the Tele-Law program of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice. Operating under the DISHA Scheme, this program has reached a momentous achievement of having successfully provided 50 lakh legal […]
Rethink the dynamics of India’s fiscal federalism. Context: The Indian Constitution, tailored as a “holding together federation” with a pro-unitary leaning, emerged as a response to the centrifugal forces and divergent tendencies preceding India’s Independence. Over 73 years, it has exhibited impressive durability. Nonetheless, the […]
Concrete alliance- BRICS found new purpose with expansion; but contradictions too Context: The recent 15th Summit of the BRICS group (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) in Johannesburg has showcased the global significance of this coalition of emerging economies. The considerable attention it has garnered from across the world […]
Cleantech, for an inclusive green future in India Context: During his recent speech on India’s Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s global role in addressing climate change. India’s experience demonstrates that effective climate action is most successful when aligned with the aspirations of […]
India and Greece pledge to upgrade ties to become strategic partners Context India and Greece decided to elevate their bilateral relations to that of a strategic partnership on Friday. The two nations will cooperate in the area of defence, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who […]
‘Nod for game-changer jet engine technology transfer expected soon’ Context U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti stated that U.S. Congressional approval for the GE-HAL jet engine deal, the first-ever such technology transfer between the U.S. and India, is anticipated in the coming days and that stronger trade […]
28-ft Nataraja Sculpture from Tamil Nadu to Grace G-20 Venue in Delhi Context A 28-foot Nataraja statue from Swamimalai, a small village in Tamil Nadu’s Thanjavur district famous for its bronze sculptures, was transported by road on Friday in preparation for the G-20 Leaders’ Summit, […]
Pragyan traverses 8 metres on moon Context The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced on Friday that Pragyan had successfully travelled about eight meters on the lunar surface, providing a long-awaited glimpse of the rover. What is Pragyan Rover and the objectives of the rover? […]